Shipping and Receiving Associate - Durham

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Pay

• $18 - $20 per hour

About the Role

The shipping & receiving employees will prepare orders for shipment, complete all paperwork and ensure accuracy of the order to ship. Duties include but are not limited to receiving in, storing and distributing all deliveries, as well as stock and restocking items in their proper locations as needed. Employees will pick customer orders per pick ticket and ensure the accuracy of selected items and quantities. Safety, organizational and housekeeping responsibilities are encompassed in the position. The employee will also follow all Food Safety rules and procedures pertaining to this job as outlined in the training program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload delivery trucks using a pallet jack or other warehouse equipment
• Receive in delivered product and label appropriately for easy identification
• Put away materials and components for storage and/or production
• Prepare orders for shipment per pick-ticket using a powered pallet jack ensuring accuracy of the shipment and associated shipping documents
• Operate and inspect material handling equipment in a safe manner
• Review inbound shipments and verify items and quantities before taking delivery, signing BOL's and receiving documents
• Make notation of discrepancies and alert management
• Stock and restocking of items in their proper locations in the warehouses as needed
• Load and unload trucks as required
• Verify inventory counts and physical inventory as needed
• Move materials in and out of work areas and the warehouse as needed
• Alert management of out of stock or low stock levels as needed
• Identify and label boxes, packages, and products as instructed by the picking information, your manager or lead person
• Always maintaining your work area in a clean and organized fashion
• Report any inefficient or unsafe conditions to management upon discovery of the issue
• Complete all paperwork accurately as instructed by your manager and lead-person
• Perform all work using safety equipment as instructed while obeying all safety rules and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime without notice involving critical shipments and as scheduled by management
• Fill out and turn into supervisor all paperwork and documents pertaining to shipping and receiving
• Additional duties may be assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent
• Warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's

Competencies

• Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally
• Accountability: Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise. Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur
• Customer Focused: Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs. Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service
• Initiative: Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats. Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action
• Problem-Solving: Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance. Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions
• Collaboration: Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met. Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person's contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds
• Use of common hand tools and occasionally sharp tools are involved

Work Environment

• Work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels; noise level is usually moderate/high
• Wet/slippery work conditions
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment
• Warehouse area is maintained at cooler temps, 34-38 degrees

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available within your first month
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off